Bedford
Ecosystem Overview
The Bedford ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in tarrant county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 38 tarrant county County natural areas, placing it in the 84th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Helenium amarum
bitterweed
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Quercus stellata
post oak
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Diodia virginiana
Sceloporus olivaceus
Texas Spiny Lizard
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
Enallagma signatum
Orange Bluet
Ischnura ramburii
Rambur's Forktail
Bacopa monnieri
herb-of-grace
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Chelydra serpentina
Snapping Turtle
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
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Regional Wildlife Network
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